The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Incorporation resolution." A resolution to submit at a general or municipal election a referendum question to the registered voters of a municipal corporation.
"Municipal corporation." A borough, a township of the first class, a township of the second class or an incorporated town.
"Referendum question." The question of whether a municipal corporation shall become incorporated as a city of the third class to be known as the "City of ........................."
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 102 - Procedures for Incorporation
Section 10201 - Creation of cities
Section 10203.1 - Incorporating resolution
Section 10204 - Resolution certification and form
Section 10204.1 - Notice of election
Section 10205 - Returns of election
Section 10206 - Vote against incorporating as city
Section 10207 - Letters patent and boundaries
Section 10208 - Property of entities vested in city
Section 10209 - Temporary preservation and city organization